By Elaine Torres, CBS Colorado Director of Community & Strategic Partnerships

Because of the federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has not released the funds that states use to pay SNAP (food assistance) benefits. This means Colorado is unable to issue the close to $120 million of November SNAP benefits to clients until the federal government restores funding. According to the Colorado Department of Human Services, Coloradans should continue applying for benefits and can continue using their food benefits at retailers.

What you should do: Continue to apply and recertify - counties are continuing to process paperwork so you will be ready to receive benefits as soon as funding is available.

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